Japanese Nuclear Reactors Explained for Students Mr. Mac explains to his students what happened to the Japanese nuclear reactors, in kid-friendly language and drawings. (Teacher is John McChesney, Director of Rock-it Science, a Silicon Valley nonprofit organization.) (14:29)Author(s): No creator set

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A Helmholtzian operator and electromagnetic-nuclear field A Helmholtzian operator is a linear second order partial differential operator, typically in four independant variables; a generalization of the d'Alembertian operator where it's additional constant vanishes. When the time-independant version (in three independent (space) variables acting on a function or vector vanishes, the resulting equation is called the Helmholtz's equation. In four dimensions this equation is referred to as the Klein-Gordon equation (with imaginary constant) .
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Six Minutes of Terror This lesson discusses how each component of a spacecraft is specifically designed so that a rover can land safely in six minutes. Also, students will learn how common, everyday materials and technology, like nylon, polyester and airbags, are used in space-age technology.Author(s): No creator set

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An introduction, including content and contact information for 'Tools of the Trade: Bibliographies for Roman Studies.'SomAuthor(s): No creator set

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How to Use a Thesaurus for Essays A 1:41 minute video that clearly shows the advantage of using specific vocabulary and the importance using a thesaurus while writing essays. Several useful tips are explained. A must show video for teachers trying to increase the writing quality of students.Author(s): No creator set

8.6 Moving the goalposts A decade ago, the possibility of a link between the MMR vaccine and autism hit the media. Fear of the vaccine spread rapidly and, despite an almost unanimous consensus that the claim was unfounded, still persists today. In this unit, we’ll examine why this controversy took on such a life of its own and why parents still agonise about the vaccine.Author(s): The Open University

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Why do we dream? Read more:
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Outstanding Advisor Award: Academic Spotlight Faculty and staff at Missouri State University are dedicated to assisting students throughout their college careers, and one essential role is that of the Academic Advisor.
In 2010, two Missouri State University academic advisors were selected for national recognition by the National Academic Advising Association. The Outstanding Advisor Award is presented to individuals who have demonstrated qualities associated with an outstanding academic advising of students or outstanding academic advisinAuthor(s): No creator set

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The week ahead: March 24th 2011 The conflict continues in Libya, a government shutdown looms in America and the 157th Oxford-Cambridge boat race takes place in LondonAuthor(s): The Economist